How long is the flight from Missoula to Columbia, Missouri?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Missoula to Columbia, Missouri in about 4h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Missoula and Columbia, Missouri is about 1234 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSO to COU?

When flying from Missoula to Columbia, Missouri, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines

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10.0

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Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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7.2

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11,054 reviews

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Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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How long is the flight from Missoula to Columbia, Missouri?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Missoula to Columbia, Missouri in about 4h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Missoula and Columbia, Missouri is about 1234 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Missoula to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Missoula to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Missoula to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Missoula to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Missoula to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Missoula to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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